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Minutes:
Priscilla Elton made a statement on the subject of transport to appointments at Bath RUH. Although the delays getting patients to their appointments had been improved, there were still exceptionally long delays getting people back home. A copy of the statement can be found on the Panel’s Minute Book.
Susan Charles read a statement by Pamela Galloway on the subject of warm water swimming. A copy of the statement can be found on the Panel’s Minute Book.
Susan Charles read a statement by Alexander Jones-Grech, a young person, on the subject of warm water swimming. A copy of the statement can be found on the Panel’s Minute Book.
Susan Charles read a statement by Simeon Wakely, a young person, on the subject of warm water swimming.
Jacqui Dodd read a statement on behalf of Susan Smith on the subject of warm water swimming. A copy of the statement can be found on the Panel’s Minute Book.
Susan Charles read a statement by Sheila Hawken on the subject of warm water swimming.
Sue Jones made a statement on the subject of warm water swimming. A copy of the statement can be found on the Panel’s Minute Book.
Susan Charles read a statement by Iain Pring on the subject of warm water swimming. A copy of the statement can be found on the Panel’s Minute Book.
Susan Charles read a statement by Jenny Shrubsall on the subject of warm water swimming. A copy of the statement can be found on the Panel’s Minute Book.
Susan Charles read a statement by Eamon McClelland on the subject of warm water swimming.
The Chair thanked all the speakers. He felt that collectively the statements were persuasive. He read a prepared statement a copy of which can be found on the Panel’s Minute Book.
Councillor Sarah Bevan asked Susan Charles if she was aware that the current provider had responded that warm water swimming at 32oC is a danger to those with heart and blood pressure problems. Susan Charles replied that it was possible to provide swimming at 28oC in the large pool and 32oC in a pool for gentler swimming.
Councillor Bryan Organ asked Susan Charles whether she had been speaking to the Council’s Planning department about plans in the pipeline for new leisure provision. Susan replied that she had been in conversation with Matthew Smith and Marc Higgins.
Councillor Sharon Ball observed that when she had swum in the RUH pool, it had been quite cold. She asked Susan Charles if she knew how often the temperature was monitored. Susan replied that she did not know how often it was monitored – but she was aware that there were long queues for use of that facility and the one at Bath Mineral Hospital.
Councillor Neil Butters asked Susan Charles if she was aware of warm water provision made by neighbouring authorities. Susan replied that a facility at Swindon provided hydrotherapy facilities 7 days a week and it was booked solid. Councillor Butters observed that he knew the facility in question and it was privately run - not part of the local authority provision.
Councillor Kate Simmonds observed that a neighbour with a medical condition had gone to swim in Keynsham on a Sunday but it was so crowded that she had been unable to move in the water. Susan Charles replied that Thursdays were not so busy but the temperature was unpredictable.
The Chair thanked all the contributors.